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Disseminating their views after the familiarization tour of the port of Dar Es Salaam yesterday, they all praised the efforts made to date by the port management and the government in general.
The director of the Azania group (Rwanda-Burundi) Mdagaza Jerome He welcomed the decision to remove the obstacles, saying that it had positive effects since it reduced the costs of the companies.
He added that this measure would allow them to be competitive in their businesses because they can transport goods at favorable and affordable costs. In addition, the port will be able to attract its customers who have suspended their activities at the port for various reasons.
"The port management has agreed to work on the challenges, including costs and tariff barriers to reduce the time needed to transport goods," he said.
"We are very encouraged by the continued expansion of the port and hope that this decision will reduce business costs as there will be no more delays," he added. .
Sumaili Edward, president of Business Congo International (BCI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo, promised to persuade their business community to use the facility.
He added that the decision taken by the port management had encouraged them to reconsider their use. again.
"We visited the port and witnessed the mbadive investment going on to expand it to increase its capacity. We are satisfied and ready to use it," he said.
"On the way back, we will convince other businessmen to use port services since there are no more barriers," he said. The communities will be back with a big blow as it was in the previous days.
According to the president, the BCI was ready to use the facility after the government removed the barriers and the rebadured on better operations.
Ernest Mande said it was a telling trip since we saw new developments at the port baduring us better future services.
He said that Zambia would like to develop its bilateral trade relations with Tanzania using the port. " government is ready to do business using the port, "he added.
In the same vein, Comoro Harbor General Manager Said Anfane said, "Tanzania has accepted our demands to eliminate barriers and improve infrastructure. Therefore, we are ready to do business. "
He said that businessmen in his country have stopped using the port after facing a number of challenges including formalities." I want to reaffirm our commitment to them. serve by creating good environments likely to attract and retain those who have stopped using it for several reasons, he added. She said.
The Managing Director of the Tanzania Port Authority (TPA), Eng Deusdedit Kakoko, said that TPA was implementing a total of 163 projects, including projects for the first time. major expansion to increase the depth and handling capacity of the country's ports.
He was talking on the sidelines of the very first port of Dar es Salaam.He said that the authority has launched a new marketing campaign to attract and retain customers of the port of Dar es Salaam in particular, with representatives of customers from at least seven countries invited to attend the meeting The theme of the forum is "The Port of Dar es Salaam and its Corridors" : an improved horizon to serve customers for total satisfaction "
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